Replay: Chat with MSU beat writer Joe Rexrode

Joe answered readers' questions March 27, 2014

Joe is here, live from New York, to answer your questions about the Spartan basketball and football teams.

by James Jahnke3/27/2014 2:01:14 PM

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Okay I forgive you for the early snubs, I'm still waiting on my personal interview at the Breslin next year after I work so hard ushering those games!

by Nick Baldus3/27/2014 2:57:59 PM

There's always next year...

by Joe Rexrode3/27/2014 2:58:09 PM

No, most universities lose money. Others put football money into other D1 sports. Joe I'm seriously tired of people feeling sorry for student athletes not making their cut...

by codyecp3/27/2014 2:58:15 PM

Yes, they get grants based on them

by MRR3/27/2014 2:58:20 PM

Yes, universities do make millions off of students on academic scholarships, it's just that no one watches it on TV.

by YpsiSpatan3/27/2014 2:58:23 PM

Carry on, carry on.

by Joe Rexrode3/27/2014 2:58:34 PM

That late-game execution vs Harvard consisted of those 3-pointers you think they shoot too many of. But yes, I was happy to see them make shots under duress. There haven't been many close wins for the core group, maybe 3 or 4 this year. Harvard, Kentucky, first OSU game. Others comfortable inside 2 minutes

by JarvisD3/27/2014 2:58:35 PM

Did I say MSU shoots too many? Or did I say I MSU shoots enough? Taken out of context in my own chat! Yeah, MSU hit threes. After well-executed plays and passes. Often, that's what you have to do when the other team is locked in on defense.

by Joe Rexrode3/27/2014 2:59:35 PM

Why the hell does the NCAA schedule like this? Why not start earlier? Seems silly to overlap games like while starting the first games so late...

by Joe's keyboard3/27/2014 3:00:06 PM

Because people will watch on TV. Prime time and then prime time plus.

by Joe Rexrode3/27/2014 3:00:22 PM

I do feel good about things - after sitting in the stands for the Muddy Waters years - this is truly Spartan Heaven!!

by cj3/27/2014 3:00:31 PM

More concern for the OL or DL next season....and why?

by KeithKZ3/27/2014 3:00:34 PM

Good question. I guess I'd say OL, I think MSU will find enough inside on the DL and the ends should be among the best anywhere.

by Joe Rexrode3/27/2014 3:00:55 PM

The late game execution was based on Valentine getting into the middle of the floor and making great decisions which led to open shots.

by MRR3/27/2014 3:01:00 PM

True.

by Joe Rexrode3/27/2014 3:01:06 PM

Prediction for breakout player of spring football session?

by GenoV3/27/2014 3:01:12 PM

Damion Terry.

by Joe Rexrode3/27/2014 3:01:20 PM

OK, now I'm trolling all of you. I do think he'll play well, for the record. But no, CONNOR COOK'S STARTING SPOT IS NOT UP FOR GRABS.

by Joe Rexrode3/27/2014 3:01:45 PM

Who will be the backup QB this year?

by Midwestern Bro3/27/2014 3:01:46 PM

Great question. I don't know.

by Joe Rexrode3/27/2014 3:01:57 PM

Some of us can't watch games during normal work hours...

by YpsiSpatan3/27/2014 3:02:07 PM

Most improved basketball player for next year will be.......?

by KeithKZ3/27/2014 3:02:18 PM

Matt Costello.

by Joe Rexrode3/27/2014 3:02:25 PM

I'd love to see some of the two man game with Payne and Harris alone on one side of the floor. Any idea if that's something they've worked on?

by Tyler P3/27/2014 3:02:32 PM

I think you'll see some of that Friday. Just makes sense.

by Joe Rexrode3/27/2014 3:02:46 PM

So you're saying Terry starts week 2, week 3?

by spartanindc3/27/2014 3:02:49 PM

Eh, make it 4.

by Joe Rexrode3/27/2014 3:02:57 PM

Joe, let's just go to 11:30

by Midwestern Bro3/27/2014 3:03:01 PM

I'd like to but I probably should get walking to MSG.

by Joe Rexrode3/27/2014 3:03:14 PM

Basketball Captains next year - Trice and Valentine (Dawson too if he returns?)

by cj3/27/2014 3:03:16 PM

Yeah, that sounds about right.

by Joe Rexrode3/27/2014 3:03:27 PM

backup QB question... time to end the chat!

by JarvisD3/27/2014 3:03:33 PM

OK, one more.... let me see here.....searching .....

by Joe Rexrode3/27/2014 3:03:59 PM

I hope Izzo goes back and watches film of the UCONN game from 2009. We pushed the ball hard and it really paid off. I think that's exactly what we need to do against Virginia. Force the fast break over and over.

by Indiana Sparty3/27/2014 3:04:06 PM

This isn't exactly a question, but it's a good discussion point. Great memory there and UConn was surprised with how the Spartans ran them up and down the floor that day. But UConn was not necessarily built to stop transition. Bennett family basketball teams are built just for that. I agree that MSU needs to try to push pace, but I don't think the Spartans will find too many opportunities unless UVA is turning it over.

by Joe Rexrode3/27/2014 3:05:22 PM

Should be a great one. And that was a great chat. Thanks a lot to all of you, stick with us all weekend.